Trapped in Zone One is hosting a workshops to celebrate Fun Palace, join us for a fun and engaging creative workshop exploring the vibrant tradition of the South Asian artform of Alpona. During this activity you’ll paint beautiful floral designs in a group-based environment onto fabric using fast-drying, water-resistant acrylics.

Through creativity we’ll explore the theme of heritage & tradition bringing together this traditional artform in a group-based workshop promoting cultural identity and connecting communities through creativity.

Alpona, also known as Alpana, is a traditional Bengali art form characterised by colorful, hand-drawn motifs and patterns typically made with rice paste on floors and walls, especially during festivals and auspicious occasions. It is derived from the Sanskrit word ”alimpan,” meaning ”to coat” or ”plaster,” reflecting the process of applying the paste.

All the materials will be provided with aim of the activity is for participants to create a group theme artwork with own interpretation of Alpona.